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presented via 45–minute video presentations. The instructor’s informative and entertaining lectures are supplemented with additional information and videos of Tchaikovsky’s music.
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GIACOMO PUCCINI Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CA292–01) Thursday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/8/2024–5/9/2024 Instructor: John Quintus Number of class sessions: 13 Course format: Lecture, Video Based Explore the life and music of acclaimed composer Giacomo Puccini through lectures, discussions and viewing of his operas.
THE MASTER OF CINEMA: MORE HITCHCOCK FILMS Wyoming Church, Dover (CA285–01) Class limit: 30 UD OLLI Online (CA285–06) Class limit: unlimited Tuesday 12:45–3 p.m. 2/6/2024–4/23/2024 Instructors: Daniel Pritchett, George Christensen Number of class sessions: 11 Course format: Lecture In this class, we introduce, view and discuss 11 more motion pictures directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starting with the only movie that he later remade (we watch both versions), and ending with his last production, released in 1976. This is a hybrid-online course: one section meets on site; one is online only. See page 3 for details.
THE THREE STOOGES: SOITENLY! Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CA294–01) Thursday 12:45–2 p.m. 2/8/2024–3/7/2024 Instructor: Michael Walsh Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 50 Course format: Lecture, Discussion, Video Based Relive your childhood with The Three Stooges! There were actually six, and three were brothers. Their movies were shaped by a depression and world war, and The Three Stooges provided relief and laughter to a weary public. Lecture and discussion are supplemented with videos and book biographies. It wasn’t all eye pokes and face slaps, but it sure was fun!
THEATRE APPRECIATION** Wyoming Church, Dover (CA247–01) Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 4/11/2024–5/9/2024 Class limit: 30 UD OLLI Online (CA247–06) Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 4/11/2024–5/9/2024 Class limit: unlimited Instructor: Deb Roberts Number of class sessions: 5 Course format: Discussion, Lecture Required text: Deathtrap, Ira Levin, ISBN 13:978-0-8222–02943 Small casts can make for interesting theatre. This class explores and discusses the dynamics of plays with fewer actors on stage. Class members are encouraged to read the scripts and attend the theatre productions for two plays, beginning with Ira Levin’s thriller, Deathtrap, presented by the University of Delaware’s Resident Ensemble Players. Bruce Graham’s new play, The Flatlanders, makes its debut at the Delaware Theatre Company with only two actors to carry the action. This is a hybrid-online course: one section meets on site; one is online only. See page 3 for details.
WORLD CINEMA IN THE 21ST CENTURY Arsht Hall, Wilmington (CA242–01) Tuesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/6/2024–5/7/2024 Instructor: Gloria Acquaviva Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 40 Course format: Discussion, Video Based This course features 21st-century films from around the world (with subtitles) and discussion of the subjects, cultures and values portrayed.
PERFORMING ARTS PARTICIPATION ACOUSTIC JAM: THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (CP270–01) Wednesday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/7/2024–4/24/2024 Instructor: Marlene Evans Number of class sessions: 11 • Class limit: 12 Course format: Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: Able to play open chords in I, VI, V format An informal, nonjudgmental acoustic guitar jam emphasizing songs with mostly open chords from folk, rock, country and blues genres. Other acoustic instruments and all 17
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